Best King-Size Mattress for 2024, Tested by Our Sleep Experts

What impressed me the most about this one is that although this is a high-quality hybrid mattress, it costs less than the foam Casper. That's pretty uncommon since hybrid beds are typically more expensive than all-foam ones, so they offer exceptional value. 

It's offered in three different firmness levels, giving you the option to cater exactly to your primary sleeping position. It's suitable for all sleepers, whether they prefer sleeping on their back, stomach, side or a combination. I liked the firm option because it sat around a medium-firm, and I'm a stomach sleeper who needs that additional support. Side sleepers may want to consider the medium or soft model instead for more plushness. 

Brooklyn Bedding Signature also has a hybrid construction containing almost 1,000 pocketed coils, making it durable and supportive enough for any body type from petite to heavy. As a plus for couples looking for the best king-size mattress, the outer perimeter of the coils is designed to be extra supportive and strong for enhanced edge support. If you're looking for a quality king bed at a very reasonable price, this is a great pick.

The Nectar Premier mattress is the replacement for the mattress company's upper-level model called Nectar Lush. Inside the bed's gel memory foam comfort layer is a phase-change material that helps keep your temperature neutral, unlike old memory foam beds that are notorious for retaining heat. For even more cooling abilities, you can also take a look at the Nectar Premier Copper model. 

I think Nectar Premier falls around a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale, making this king mattress suitable for most sleeping positions, especially back or stomach sleepers. If you're a side sleeper under 150 pounds, it might not be soft enough for what you need. The memory foam nature of this mattress will also give some resistance to combination sleepers who switch positions during the night.

Read more in our full Nectar Premier mattress review. 

The WinkBed mattress is available in different firmness levels, which I always like to see, especially for couples trying to find a bed that works for both of them. The Firm model of WinkBed is our pick for the best king-size firm mattress because of how supportive it is while still being extremely comfortable. 

You can think of the WinkBed mattress as a classic innerspring-style bed with modern upgrades. The light and airy pillow top is seriously comfortable. It’s also easy to move around on. If you’re a pillow top lover, I cannot recommend the WinkBed mattress enough.

The WinkBed king mattress retails for around $1,700. While that’s still a lot of money, the quality of this bed makes it a great deal. Especially considering how often WinkBed runs sales, you can often get around $300 off.

Read our WinkBed mattress review for more.

Due to the inner coil system, hybrid mattresses tend to be more durable than all-foam beds -- another reason that the Sparrow Signature Hybrid is a great option for couples. It has a bouncy and responsive pillow-top feel, making it easier to move around and change positions at night without feeling "stuck." With a 365-night trial period, free returns and a lifetime renewal exchange program, Nest Bedding offers some of the best policies in the game.

Although it has memory foam, you don’t get the sinking-in feel you expect. We found this bed to have a responsive memory foam feel that cradles your curves without sucking you in. It has a medium to medium-firm profile, which is the most accommodating firmness for the average person. 

The DreamCloud Premier mattress retails for $2,169, although DreamCloud does some of the best deals in the industry. I’ve seen 50% sales on DreamCloud mattresses twice so far this year.

Inside is a simple construction with a foam base layer, a 6-inch thick pocketed coil system and a poly foam top layer. It is quick to respond to pressure and you sit more on top of the bed than you do inside. If you're a combination sleeper, this is music to your ears because it doesn't give resistance like memory foam does when you switch positions. Also, thanks to its hybrid construction, it's suitable for all body types. It's a tad on the firm side and best for back, stomach and combo sleepers.

In short, the Allswell mattress is a generally accommodating mattress that sells for a great price. You'll be hard-pressed to find a quality king mattress that's as wallet-friendly.

Read more in our Allswell mattress review. 

The Saatva Rx mattress has a noticeable zoned support design that ensures your back gets the extra support it needs without being too firm. The support doesn’t stop there. The coils are topped with two additional inches of foam for added pressure relief. Then there is a layer of 2.75-inch micro coils wrapped in high-density foams. 

We rate the Saatva Rx mattress a medium or 4 to 5 out of 10. That might be too soft for some stomach or back sleepers. The Saatva Classic mattress is a firmer alternative that will give you the same support and durability you expect from the brand.

The memory foam inside the Layla Hybrid is quite pleasant. It's more light and airy than the typical dense, hugging memory foam I'm used to. It feels like you're laying on a big fluffy pillow that supports your back.

The soft side is perfect for side sleepers who want an ultralight yet plush feel. I rate it around a medium-soft or a 3 out of 10 on the firmness scale. On the flip side, the firm profile of Layla isn't a true firm. It's more like a medium to medium-firm or a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale. This makes it a good choice for most sleeping positions, but I also think it's a good pick for heavier side sleepers who want a soft feel with extra support. 

In the center of the Layla Hybrid is a system of strong pocketed coils that act as the support layer. The edges of the coils have an even stronger, dual-coil design to make the perimeter of the mattress more supportive. The comfort layers of the soft side are made of two thick foam slabs including copper-infused memory foam to help regulate temperature. The firm side is made with the same materials, but firmer and thinner so you get a more supportive feel.